Another twist in the tale of French international midfield star Paul Pogba has begun to unfold after reports from Italy stated that the Juventus ace has tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs.
According to multiple Italian outlets, traces of testosterone were found in Pogba’s bloodwork after the Udinese-Juventus game on August 20 in Friuli.
Per DiMarzio, an official statement from both Pogba and Juventus is expected surrounding a situation that could see the Frenchman suspended from competitive football for at least one season at the bare minimum and has already been provisionally banned.
🚨🇫🇷 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 | Paul Pogba tested positive for doping — traces of testosterone found from the Udinese-Juventus game on August 20, reports @Corriere.
Official announcements from the club and the player are now awaited, adds @DiMarzio. pic.twitter.com/PYvZPcvSfR
— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) September 11, 2023
Pogba had failed his doping test after Juve ran out 3-0 winners over Udine, and depending on a potential ruling, he could be suspended for up to four years Per La Sampta.
The former Manchester United star has hardly been a breath of fresh air since his return to Turin, featuring in just over 150 minutes of action since last August, and has largely been viewed as a source of contention for many fans and pundits alike.
This comes in the wake of Pogba hinting at possibly retiring, stating “Money changes people. It can break up a family. It can create a war. Sometimes I was alone and I feel like I don’t want to have money anymore. I don’t want to play anymore. I just want to be with normal people, so my friends and family like me for me, not for the fame, not for the money.”
